Woman’s brain tumour symptoms dismissed as menopause side effects

Woman’s brain tumour symptoms dismissed as menopause side effects

A woman’s symptoms were initially dismissed by doctors as the menopause, until a scan revealed she was actually living with a brain tumour. Karen Griffiths, 60, started suffering from one-sided pulsatile tinnitus, when a heartbeat is heard in the ear, in 2018. Around the same time, she also began suffering from headaches in the morning, … Read more

Murder is Easy star with James Bond films connection backed for new 007 by fans | Films | Entertainment

Murder is Easy star with James Bond films connection backed for new 007 by fans | Films | Entertainment

With over two years having passed since Daniel Craig blasted his way out of the James Bond franchise, fans are hopeful that 2024 will bring some casting news of his replacement. The likes of established stars from Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill to James Norton and Tom Hardy have dominated the odds for months. But … Read more

Martin Brunt on his new book and life as the Sky News crime correspondent | Books | Entertainment

Martin Brunt on his new book and life as the Sky News crime correspondent | Books | Entertainment

Hatton Garden: Ring leader behind heist jailed for 10 years Journalists should probably always contact the police when seeking a criminal case update. Well, in most cases, perhaps. Let me explain. Over the years, my insider information about underworld bosses and absconding fugitives has earned me respect, possibly grudgingly, from officers of the law. For … Read more

Rebel Moon Part 2 trailer – Zack Snyder’s warriors return in The Scargiver | Films | Entertainment

Rebel Moon Part 2 trailer – Zack Snyder’s warriors return in The Scargiver | Films | Entertainment

With over 23.9 million views this week on Netflix, Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire has defied the critics’ devastating reviews as Zack Snyder fans showed up for his sci-fi blockbuster. The director’s passion project, which is Global No 1 movie on the streaming service, may have only 25 per cent positive reviews … Read more

Yul Brynner stopped Charlton Heston from upstaging him in The Ten Commandments | Films | Entertainment

Yul Brynner stopped Charlton Heston from upstaging him in The Ten Commandments | Films | Entertainment

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, Yul Brynner was best known for starring as King Mongkut in The King and I, both on stage and in the classic movie. Yet aside from that classic, the Russian-born former circus acrobat’s career highlights included the likes of The Ten Commandments, Westworld and The Magnificent Seven. Hating to … Read more

Five simple tips to protect your teeth as 12 million Brits struggle to get an appointment

Five simple tips to protect your teeth as 12 million Brits struggle to get an appointment

From a young age we are aware of the importance of keeping our teeth healthy. Aside from brushing them ourselves, we are also told to make sure we attend regular dentist appointments. However, in recent years this has become more difficult in the UK, with reports of a shortage in dentists and appointments available on … Read more

Expert warns you should never fall asleep with a hot water bottle

Expert warns you should never fall asleep with a hot water bottle

During the winter it can be hard to get warm at night. As temperatures plummet many of us will wrap up in thick pyjamas and pile on the blankets in a bid to avoid the cold. Hot water bottles are another popular choice for fending off the chill. While they are effective, one expert has … Read more

Blood clot expert warns of surprising factor that increases your risk

Blood clot expert warns of surprising factor that increases your risk

While blood clots can crop up in response to bleeding and prove useful, not all clots are to be welcomed. When the gel-like clumps appear in your veins and arteries without a good reason, they can hike your risk of heart attacks and strokes.  Worryingly, the outside temperature could play a role in this daunting … Read more

John Wayne slammed Gone with the Wind star ‘too stupid to do anything but act’ | Films | Entertainment

John Wayne slammed Gone with the Wind star ‘too stupid to do anything but act’ | Films | Entertainment

John Wayne was well known for his tough and gristly persona on and off-screen, not holding back on what he really thought of peers he clashed with. He lambasted Red River co-star Montgomery Clift as “an arrogant little bas**rd” and blasted Gene Hackman as “one of the worst actors in Hollywood.” Duke was part of … Read more

Five surprising Christmas leftovers that could benefit blood sugar – even roast potatoes

Five surprising Christmas leftovers that could benefit blood sugar – even roast potatoes

With your fridge brimming with various trimmings, you’re bound to have some uneaten food left from your Christmas feast. Whether it’s a tart cranberry sauce or beloved roasties, leftover Christmas staples could have some surprisingly positive effects on your blood sugar levels, according to Dr Sunni Patel, from Dish Dash Deets. “If you’re looking to … Read more